How to change default indent in macvim?

macvim
mko picture mko · Feb 24, 2011 · Viewed 10.4k times · Source

I am learning to configure the macvim.

Now my tab indent is 4 character, I want to change it to 2. What should I add to the macvim configure file?

Is there any beginner guide for me to learn configure mac vim?

Answer

Kazuki Sakamoto picture Kazuki Sakamoto · Feb 24, 2011

Open your $HOME/.vimrc file in MacVim,

:edit $MYVIMRC

write the following lines,

set tabstop=2
set shiftwidth=2

and save.

:wq

Related questions

What is the <leader> in a .vimrc file?

I see <leader> in many .vimrc files, and I am wondering what does it mean? What is it used for? Just a general overview of the purpose and usage would be great.

Read More
Autocompletion in Vim

I'm having trouble with autocompletion. How can I get a code suggestion while I'm typing? I usually develop in PHP, Ruby, HTML, C and CSS.

Read More
How to run mvim (MacVim) from Terminal?

I have MacVim installed and I am trying to set it up as the editor for Git (version control), but I can't run 'mvim' from the command line as it isn't recognised. How do I setup mvim so I can …

Read More